Arkansas
Hickory Ridge is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 302. Residents earn $45,500 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hickory Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hickory Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hickory Ridge is $45,500, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 25.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Hickory Ridge is $51,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Hickory Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,500 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $795 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,483 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 453 |
| County GDP | $588M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 64 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,832 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $51,000 |
| 82% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $765 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,832 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,763/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 231 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4028°N, 90.9945°W |
| County FIPS | 05037 |
Winner: Republican by 47.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |